Intimate venue to catch a great show. Seats a bit dated and as others have mentioned a warmer venue…read morefor a show which is not uncommon for older venues, dress accordingly. The staff is very friendly and there is a good selection from the bar to enjoy while watching a show here. Orchestra seating as well as balcony available. There is metered parking on street or paid parking lots to utilize a short walk from the.venue. Would catch another show here, not a bad seat view in the house!

What a great little theater. While visiting town I wandered by the hall and noticed they had a free…read moreshowing of Shuffle, a really good documentary, later that evening. I was able to get my ticket online. When I showed up for the film, I was surprised to learn that building opened in 1878 and still has so much character. The theater is beautiful and even the lobby and restrooms are unique. All of the staff was helpful and friendly as well. It holds about 900 people, so I imagine it'd be great for a concert as well. I sat 10th row, center and had a perfect view of the screen. The sound was solid as well, but don't expect IMAX or anything like that. I'm glad I popped in. I don't know if I'll ever be in Portsmouth again but if I am, I'd happily stop in again for a show or film.

Saw a Christmas story and holy moly, one of THE BEST plays I've ever seen. The venue was also…read moregreat. Love the seating. Love the snacks and drinks!

Hadn't been to a show here in quite a while, so it was time!…read moreOur previous experiences have been attending evening performances, but this time we did a Saturday matinee. We didn't purchase our tickets until the day before, but had no problems getting good seats. We arrived about a half hour early to pick up our tickets at will call and since it was a very cold, windy day didn't want to venture back outside to wait so purchased a glass of wine in the lobby and went into the actual theater to find our seats. Very friendly ushers escorted us to our assigned seats which were in the center with great views of the stage. The theater is small so there are really no bad seats as far as being able to see. Unless you are able to get an aisle seat, you will be very close to your neighbor and don't wear a big bulky coat because you will be very squished trying to keep it on your seat. Leg room isn't great, but not the worse either. Shows are always well performed and the price for tickets is more than reasonable. Beverages and some snacks are available in the lobby and you can take them into the theater. It is a great place to go if you are in the area!

We truly enjoyed Always...Patsy Cline. This was our second visit to the Playhouse. Last year we saw…read moreOver the Rainbow, a show about Judy Garland. This is a great little venue that is now a family must "go to" when we make our annual trip to the area. As an added bonus, you meet the friendliest people. This year after the show, our car battery died and we were stuck in the parking lot. Without asking, the staff at the theatre volunteered if they could help as well as at least four cars. Not something I am used to where I come from. Looking forward to the 2014 season.

Took a drive up this past weekend for the Disney After Dark Burlesque show. It's a classic old…read moreschool theatre tucked in the downtown area of Dover. The facility and property has been well maintained. The new ownership and staff working were very outgoing and kind and helpful. I think the lady serving the liquor was part of the ownership or management. Very nice and welcoming. They are going to be showing Hocus Pocus, classic 90s Halloween film this season. Along w Rocky Horror Picture show and other classics from the golden era of film. Horror movies like Halloween or Friday the 13th would be great as well. It's a great and perfect throwback to yesteryear with the layout and how they do things. The owner said they do trivia and Cuban dance lessons among other fun events there. It's really a great find and I wish more towns had these small local joints where it's intimate and fun and a great experience. The burlesque show was awesome. All the woman were attractive and the show was great. My first ever. Looking forward to my next visit at the Strand. A great spot when in Dover to visit.

I like this place it has...... Movies. Not only that if you…read morelive nearby and know the area you would know it has a secluded ally type of parking lot that's great for finishing up that " cigarette" before the........movie.

Cheap drinks, great bowling, and we had the movie theatre to ourselves…read more Food off the menu was meh but the popcorn was fantastic. Service was great, too!

Our first visit since it changed location. Floor was dirty. Seats were disgusting. Food was…read morecold and bland. You can get a better meal at Chili's for cheaper. The only positive note was the waitress we had. Outstanding personality. Definitely selling herself short by working here. 100 pct will not return.

(Another update: As of October 2012, the tour is back!)…read more (Quick update: Sadly, there's no underbelly tour in 2011) This tour is much fun as you could ever have studying Portsmouth's history. Twice a week in July and August, the Portsmouth Underbelly Tour starts at The Rusty Hammer and winds its way through Portsmouth, exploring the past in a way that's suitable only for adults. The tour is conducted by Hilda and Silas, in costume as a Tavern Wench and a spy. If you're visiting Portsmouth with people from work, realize that this tour is NSFW. You'll visit the locations of old bordellos and eventually conclude the tour at the stone penises of Prescott Park (which each have a name), and you'll love every minute of it. Leave the kids home and check it out! The URL I used is too long for its field so I've put it here: http://www.portsmouthnh.com/calendar/ShowDetail.cfm?Event_ID=3160&EventDateID=5885&LocationID=43

If you are an adult with sense of humor, and it is your first time in Portsmouth, then this is a…read moremust- do tour. Best value, and we laughed so hard our faces hurt!

Haunted overload is always a scary good time. Be prepared to be spooked around every twist and…read moreturn! Parking is plentiful, but be prepared to wait in line - don't fear there are still spooky aspects as you wait in line.

Spent an afternoon walking around Haunted Overload with some scaredy cats so a day trip worked out…read moreperfectly! Honestly it was amazing to see everything in the light of day. The work that is put into this creation is nothing short of brilliant. It was so fun to step inside the paths through what felt like a horror film. We took our time then headed into the store for some cider slush & cider donuts. A perfect day!!

Great value for a smaller theater. The seats are comfortable and recline to your liking. Staff is…read morefriendly. It's not AMC or Regal, but worth checking out if you don't mind smaller screens, plus the tickets are cheaper.

great small cinema... more reasonably priced than the big chains. they've updated their chairs to…read morerecliners.